Question

Find p(0), p(1) and p(2) for the following polynomials:-

p(x) = (x – 1) (x + 1)

Answer 1

p(x) = (x − 1) (x + 1)

p(0) = (0 − 1) (0 + 1)

       = (− 1) (1)

       = − 1

p(1) = (1 − 1) (1 + 1)

       = 0 (2)

       = 0

p(2) = (2 − 1 ) (2 + 1)

       = 1(3)

       = 3